1 lb Meatloaf Recipe
This 1 lb meatloaf recipe is juicy, tender, and packed with classic comfort food flavor. Made with simple pantry ingredients and topped with a sweet tangy glaze, it’s the perfect easy dinner for small families, couples, or busy weeknights.
- Total Time55 minutes
- Yield4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon ground mustard
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, onion, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Mix gently until just combined.
- Form mixture into a loaf shape on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 30 minutes.
- While the meatloaf bakes, stir together ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard.
- Spread glaze over the meatloaf.
- Return to oven and bake another 15 to 20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Avoid overmixing the meatloaf mixture to keep it tender.
- Line the pan with foil for easy cleanup.
- Double the recipe if feeding a larger crowd.
- Let the meatloaf rest before slicing for the juiciest texture.
- Leftovers make incredible sandwiches the next day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
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